Syria News from August 5, 2012 - Turkish and Gulf Militias attacked in Aleppo

Armed Forces Continue Chasing Gulf and Turkish Militias in Neighborhoods in Aleppo

Aug 05, 2012

PROVINCES, (SANA) – The armed forces in Aleppo on Sunday continued chasing down fleeing members of the Gulf and Turkish terrorist militias in a number of neighborhoods in the city, said SANA reporter.

He quoted a source in the province as saying that the inhabitants of al-Sayyid Ali neighborhood have repelled the terrorist militias in their neighborhood and drove them out.

The source added that armed forces units repelled and killed gunmen who had been stationed in the area around the Faculty of Science in teh city of Aleppo, noting that the gunmen included Afghani members.

The armed forces also clashed with an armed terrorist group in Bab al-Hadeed area, killing huge numbers of them and preventing them from reaching Aleppo's Castle.

The source dismissed as baseless the news reports saying that the castle was shelled and that the gunmen entered it.

In Salah Eddin neighborhood, authorities pursued the terrorists and killed scores of Arab and foreign gunmen.

With the aid of locals, the army also clashed with and repelled a terrorist group that was trying to enter al-Hamidyyeh area and inflicted heavy losses upon them.

In al-Inzarat neighborhood, the army clashed with mercenary terrorists who were setting roadblocks and vandalizing public and private properties, killing scores of them and forcing the others to flee.

In the area of al-Kawakibi park, the armed forces carried out a "qualitative operation" in chasing the Gulf and Turkish terrorist militias killing a large number of their members, according to the source.

He also mentioned that the authorities succeeded, in cooperation with the residents, to eliminate the terrorists stationed in the area of Saif al-Dawleh market.

The source pointed out that the bodies of Turks were among the dead.

On the Aleppo-Raqqa road, the armed forces clashed with an armed group, arresting nine of its members and seizing four cars they were using along with a PKC machinegun, automatic rifles, grenades, explosive devices and ammo.

In Saif al-Dawla area in Aleppo, the armed forces clashed with an armed terrorist groups, killing and injuring scores of terrorists.

As part of their work to clear Salah Eddin neighborhood of terrorists, the armed forces engaged terrorist groups and killed and injured many of them.

Tens of Terrorists Killed of Arms Store Explosion in Homs

An arms store used by armed terrorist groups on Sunday burst out in Jouret Ashayah neighborhood in Homs, killing many terrorists.

An official source in the province told SANA reporter that the store was containing ammunition and explosive devices, pointing out that dozens of terrorists were killed and injured in the explosion, while the neighboring buildings got damaged.

In al-Houla area in Homs Countryside, authorities seized a Dacia car loaded with weapons, of which are Israeli snipers rifles and automatic rifles. The authorities arrested the terrorist driving the car and confiscated the weapons.

Terrorists Killed, Injured in al-Qseir, Homs

In as similar context, the source said that the authorities repelled armed terrorist groups attempting to attack law enforcement points in al-Qseir in Homs countryside last night.

Several terrorists were killed and injured during the clash, while other six members were arrested by the authorities who found explosive devices prepared for planting in the city streets.

Authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group driving a SUV car equipped with DShK machine guns in al-Qseir, killing and injuring dozens of them and destroying the car.

The bodies of the terrorists Mousab al-Zohouri, Saad-Eddin Hamoud and Shehada Akash were identified among the dead.

Authorities Arrest Terrorists in al-Sawaeq Neighborhood in Hama, Dismantle Tens of Explosive Devices

In Hama, the authorities arrested a group of terrorists in the neighborhood of al-Sawaeq and seized their weapons.

The authorities also dismantled tens of explosive devices in the neighborhood which were planted by armed terrorist groups to target citizens and law enforcement personnel.

Authorities Clash with Terrorists in Daraa, Arrest Several

In Daraa, authorities clashed with armed terrorist groups in al-Yadouda village and its farms in the countryside.

SANA reporter was informed that many terrorists were killed and injured while others were arrested.

English Bulletin

Developments in Syria from Sana August 4, 2012

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PROVINCES, (SANA) - Armed terrorist groups on Saturday kidnapped a bus carrying Iranian visitors in Damascus Countryside and the authorities are working to handle the situation.

Also in Damascus Countryside, an armed terrorist group committed a massacre in the area of Yalda, claiming the lives of 20 persons.

Terrorists Repelled while Trying to Block Road in Damascus Countryside

In Damascus Countryside, a group of mercenary terrorists tried to block a main road in the town of Erbin and was repelled by the authorities.

The authorities clashed with the terrorists inflicting heavy losses upon them.

Authorities Seize Weapons, Communication Devices in Damascus

Authorities seized a car loaded with huge amounts of weapons, ammunition, grenades, detonators and advanced communication devices in al-Sina'a area in Damascus.

Terrorist Group Kidnaps Photographer

An armed terrorist group kidnapped photographer Talal Janbakli, the Syrian TV laid the countries which are supporting the terrorists responsible for the safety of Janbakli.

Large Number of Terrorists Killed in Aleppo City

Units from the armed forces continued chasing down the armed terrorist groups in the neighborhoods of al-Hamadaniyeh, al-Sukari and Salah-Eddin in the city of Aleppo.

An official source told SANA reporter that the armed forces clashed with the terrorists in the aforementioned neighborhoods inflicting heavy losses upon them.

The source said that tens of terrorists were killed in the clashes and many others were arrested after handing themselves and their weapons in, while several terrorists managed to escape.

Terrorists Killed and Their Cars Destroyed in Aleppo Countryside

In Aleppo countryside, the authorities on Saturday chased two cars driven by terrorists in the area of Qubtan al-Jabal.

A source in the province told SANA reporter that the cars were completely destroyed and the terrorists inside them were killed.

Terrorists Killed during Attempt to Storm Aleppo TV & Radio Center

An official source in Aleppo described the information broadcast by some misleading media about the terrorists' domination on the TV and Radio Center in Aleppo as baseless and untrue.

SANA reporter quoted the source as saying that the competent authorities clashed Friday evening with armed terrorist groups at the Radio neighborhood which tried to storm the Center, killing or injuring a big number of them while others escaped.

In a relevant context, the authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group in Khan al-Asal to the west of Aleppo. The clash led to the killing and injuring of big number of terrorists, confiscating their weapons and ammunitions.

Large Number of Terrorists Killed, others Surrender to Authorities in Hama

Authorities stormed on Saturday hideouts of armed terrorist groups in Mashaa al-Arbaeen neighborhood in Hama city.

An official source in told SANA reporter that a large number of terrorists were killed, and nine other terrorists surrendered to the authorities.

The source pointed out that the hideouts were linked to tunnels underground where huge amounts of weapons including 51 machineguns, 3 PKC machineguns, 4 RPG launchers, 3 sniper rifles, large amounts of ammunitions, 3 Thuraya satellite devices and 6 communication devices.

The source stressed that the cooperation of residents in the neighborhood helped the authorities discover these armed terrorist groups and seize their weapons.

Authorities Kill, Wound Many Terrorists in Deir Ezzor

Authorities chased an armed terrorist group which attacked the law-enforcement forces in al-Mayadeen city in Deir Ezzor countryside.

A source in the province told SANA reporter that the clash resulted in killing and wounding a number of terrorists.

The source added that the authorities, in cooperation with residents of al-Qouriyeh town, ambushed an armed terrorist group and destroyed its car which was equipped with a machinegun.

Terrorists Killed in Ammunition Storehouse in Homs

After having been informed by the residents, the authorities clashed with a group of terrorists who were inside an ammunition storehouse in a building in al-Khalidiyeh neighborhood in Homs city.

SANA reporter quoted an official source as saying that the clashes resulted in the explosion of the storehouse killing a large number of terrorists and injuring others.

The source noted that some of the neighboring buildings were cracked due to the explosion.

Authorities Seize Hideouts of Armed Terrorist Groups in al-Qusour Neighborhood in Homs

Authorities seized on Saturday an explosive device warehouse in al-Qusour neighborhood in Homs.

A source in Homs province told SANA correspondent that the authorities found inside the warehouse 16 explosive devices and 150 hand grenades and a number of devices containing poisonous materials set to be remotely detonated.

Tens of Fleeing Terrorists Killed or Injured in Homs City

Clashes erupted between the authorities and armed terrorist groups that blocked roads and shot at passersby in the areas of Talbiseh and al-Rastan in the countryside of Homs.

A source in the province told SANA reporter that a large number of terrorists were killed in the clashes while many others were injured.

The source also mentioned that the authorities repelled an armed terrorist group that tried to flee Jourat al-Shaiyah, after being hardly hit by the armed forces, to the neighborhood of al-Qarabis in the city of Homs.

The authorities, the source added, clashed with the fleeing terrorist group causing tens of deaths and injuries among its members.

A Number of Terrorists Killed, Injured in Clashes with Authorities in al-Qseir, Homs

The authorities on Friday ambushed an armed terrorist group at al-Mazare area near al-Nahriya village in al-Qseir, Homs, killing or injuring many of them and destroying their car equipped with Doshka machine gun.

In the same context, a source in Homs stated that the authorities ambushed an armed terrorist group near the municipality building at al-Burhaniya town in al-Qseir, inflicting heavy losses among them.

Authorities Inflict Heavy Losses upon Terrorists in Idleb

Authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group in al-Janoudiyeh village in Jisr al-Shughour in Idleb, killing and wounding many of its members.

A source in the province told SANA reporter that the clash resulted in the killing of some terrorists and seizing their weapons.

Terrorists Saleh Zakwan al-Hamod, Ghazi Hj Yousef, Ziad Marawan Afandi and Mohammad Dergham Salamawi were identified among the dead, the source added.

The source said that the authorities arrested Akram al-Baghl, a leader of an armed terrorist group, and a number of terrorists.

The authorities also pursued an armed terrorist group in Kherbet al-Jawziyeh village in Jisr al-Shughour, arrested 4 terrorists and killed the rest.

Three Explosive Devices Dismantled in Ariha, Idleb Countryside

Military engineering units dismantled three explosive devices planted by an armed terrorist group near the town of Awram al-Zouz in Ariha area in the countryside of Idleb province.

SANA reported cited a source in the province as saying that the explosive devices weighed between 40 and 50 kg and were rigged to be remotely detonated to target citizens and law enforcement personnel.

English Bulletin

Internal Trade Minister: The U.S. and EU Sanctions on Syria Target the Livelihood of the Syrian People

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Aug 03, 2012

MOSCOW, (SANA)- Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection, Qadri Jamil, said Syria is facing an unfair Western economic blockade, stressing that the Western and U.S. sanctions on Syria target the Syrian people's livelihood.

In a press conference in the Russian capital following meeting Russian officials, Jamil said that the Western-U.S. sanctions are unilateral and contradictory to international law, and that they prevent the Syrian people from receiving essential supplies, adding that the important thing now is to overcome the sanctions' effects, which is linked to resolving the crisis in Syria in a peaceful manner that ends bloodshed.

He said that the western countries' position regarding what is happening to Syria is hypocritical as they don't want an end to bloodshed; rather the opposite, as they are aware of the existence of extremist terrorists committing crimes against Syrians and they support them while at the same time talking about political solutions.

Jamil stressed that the crisis caused urgent economic issues, and while the U.S. and Europe claim that the sanctions are aimed at the government, these claims are hypocritical and incorrect as the sanctions affect every single Syrians, adding that the west and the U.S. aren't the ones who may decide the future of the Syrian people.

He said that current Syrian government which includes the peaceful Syrian opposition is the first step towards a full national unity government, and that national reconciliation is a central issue that can only be achieved by preventing foreign interference and abandoning violence, noting that hardliners among the opposition don't want dialogue.

Jamil said that the main issue is preserving Syria, and that the Syrian leadership has decided to head east in terms of politics and economy, underlining the old and historic relations between Syria and Russia.

He affirmed that dialogue is the basis for resolving the Syrian crisis, and that making preconditions such as the abdication of the leadership prior to dialogue is unacceptable and that such requests aims to prevent a political solution which requires dialogue among all sides.

Jamil described the talks in Moscow as constructive as both sides agreed on boosting economic cooperation between Syria and Russia in various areas, adding that Russia wants to help and support the Syrian people to overcome the current crisis, and that the two sides reached agreements which will be realized within the next few days and weeks.

He also noted that the economic pressure and the unjust siege against Syria lowered the buying power of the Syrian Pound and prevented the import of basic goods, while petroleum imports also suffered as local production isn't sufficient, affirming that those who prevent Syria from importing goods want to worsen the crisis and don't want solutions, which is why talks were held with Russia and other friends to resolve this issue.

Jamil went on to say that Russia's position in support of a political solution practically broke the media blockade and prevented a repetition of what happened in Iraq and Libya.

Regarding the printing of Syrian currency in Russia, said that this is a triumph since there were those who through that if they ceased printing money for Syria, it would cause it an economic and financial crisis, adding that Syria's isn't alone in this battle.

In turn, Finance Minister Mohammad al-Jleilati pointed out that Syria had contracts with a European country to print currency, and due to the sanctions this country refrained from delivering this currency which is why Syria turned to Russia and printed currency and stored in to replace damaged notes, in addition to introducing extra currency according to changes in the GDP, affirming that the printing of currency has no effect on inflation.

Al-Jleilati said that there's a possibility for Russia to provide foreign currency loans to help Syria during this crisis, adding that Syria has sufficient reserves but the current conditions require extra reserves.

For his part, Assistant Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Abdul-Fattah Ammoura, stressed that Syria welcomed the plan of the UN envoy Kofi Annan and its six points, agreed on it and has put it into effect, noting that Annan and the UN observers was made aware of the crimes committed by terrorist groups against Syria.

He said that Anan's plan has been a Syrian demand in the first place to have the crisis resolved through dialogue and peaceful means, but it is the other parties who do not want this plan to succeed and do not seek a peaceful solution to the crisis.

He said that Annan saw support for his plan from the Syrian government, while the other side resorted to foiling it, affirming that the Russian position is principled, moral and in line with the UN charter and international law.

Ammoura stressed that the Syrian people are steadfast in the face of what they are faced with and seek the independence of Syria's sovereign decision, adding that the Western countries have turned away from what they committed to at the Geneva meeting regarding the necessity of finding a peaceful solution to the crisis in Syria.

Speaking of the repercussions of the unfair Western ban imposed on Syria, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Said Hneidi, said that because of this ban, Syria's oil production has dropped down to less than 200, 000 barrels per day.

Hneidi said that the Syrian government's current directive is to boost relation with Russia in terms of petroleum, noting that these relations are ongoing and that several Russian companies are still operating in this field in Syria.

He explained that Syria is an exporter of crude oil and an importer of some products, so the European embargo affected the Syrian energy sector which is why the government is working diligently to provide all Syrians' fuel needs.

Hneidi said that talks with Russian petroleum companies reached good results, laying down a plan to provide Syrians' needs.

In turn, Transport Minister Mahmoud Said said that the European embargo on the transport section and plane spare parts directly targets Syrian citizens and their activities, and that his ministry is working with the Russian Airlines (Aeroflot) to relieve the effects of the embargo and maintain the activities of the Syrian Airlines.

He also noted that the embargo also restricts marine transport, in addition to prohibiting Syrian Airlines planes to land in European airports, which was a sudden step that ignored thousands of reservations made by passengers, adding that work is ongoing to restore voyages in cooperation with Aeroflot.

Denisov: Syrian Delegation's Visit to Moscow Shows Syrians' Confidence in Establishing Stability in Their Country

First Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Denisov said that the visit of the Syrian economic delegation to Moscow at this time and the talks it held show the Syrians' confidence in establishing stability in their country and proves that the Syrian leadership intends to develop the country after the crisis, which Russia supports strongly.

During his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Jamil, Denisov said that Russia always considered the future in its relations with Syria, reiterating Russia's rejection of any interference in Syria's affairs or the use of force against it.

He also noted that the west and some countries in the Middle East made no efforts to influence the Syrian opposition; rather they provoked them and encouraged them to assume more extremist stances, supporting them in political, financial and military ways.

For his part, Jamil said that the talks held by the delegation with Russian officials were positive and helpful, adding that this visit and the talks show that the Syrian government is thinking about the work program for the first day after the resolution of the crisis which is due to conviction on part of the Syrian leadership and people that they are able to overcome the crisis.

He said that President Bashar al-Assad proposed heading towards the East both politically and economically, with Russia being the beginning of the East for Syria.

In a statement to SANA's correspondent in Moscow, Denisov underlined the deep-rooted relations between Syria and Russia, affirming that Russia's position regarding Syria is firm and cannot change and based on ending violence and armed conflict, noting that the Syrian government is prepared to listen to these suggestion and implement them, while the opposition continuously rejects the cessation of violence and bloodshed.

He reiterated Russia's rejection of any foreign interference in Syria's affairs, specifically interference by force, adding that Russia regrets Kofi Annan's resignation because he did important work and presented a realistic six-point plan, noting that violence would have ended in Syria if all sides implemented this plan, but the opposition – encouraged by some external forces – absolutely rejected the cessation of violence and bloodshed.

Syria, Russia Sign Agreement to Establish Unified Center for Bilateral Cooperation

Syria and Russia signed an agreement for establishing a unified center for geopolitical, scientific, technical and commercial cooperation in order to strengthen bilateral relations and improve business relations.

The agreement stipulates that the center will provide legal services and support joint projects both in Syria and Russia, providing all possible assistance to scientific and technical establishments in both countries.

M. Nassr/ H. Said / H. Sabbagh

Civilians Martyred by Terrorists' Bombardment at al-Yarmouk Camp… Terrorists Killed in Aleppo, Homs and Daraa (August 3, 2012)

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Aug 03, 2012

PROVINCES, (SANA) – The authorities on Friday repelled an armed terrorist group driving SUV cars equipped with BKC machineguns on Aleppo-Raqqa highway killing and injuring a large number of them.

An official source told SANA reporter that the authorities destroyed the cars killing the terrorists inside them.

Terrorists Killed, Injured and Arrested in Aleppo and Its Countryside

The authorities clashed with another armed terrorist group in al-Khafseh area in Aleppo countryside, killing and injuring a number of its members and destroying their cars.

The authorities chased down a terrorist group in a farm near Maskaneh area and clashed with its members, killing and wounding them and damaging their cars.

On Thursday night, the authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group in the neighborhood of al-Inzarat in the city of Aleppo.

A source in the province told SANA reporter that the clashes resulted in killing and injuring a number of terrorists and arresting the others including Abdul-Hamid Ahmad Othman and Hussein Abdullatif. The terrorists' weapons were seized.

Terrorists' Infiltration Attempts from Lebanon Foiled

Border guards in Tal Kalakh area in Homs confronted several infiltration attempts by armed terrorist groups who tried to cross from Lebanon into the Syrian territories at the sites of Halat, Oyoun al-Sha'ara and al-Ummal area.

A source in the province told SANA reporter that the border guards injured many terrorists while the others fled to the Lebanese territories.

Authorities Clash with Terrorists in Tal Kalakh and al-Qseir in Homs

In the same context, the authorities clashed with terrorists who attempted to attack law-enforcement forces in Tal Kalakh killing many terrorists and wounding others.

The authorities on Friday chased sown a terrorist group that attacked citizens, blocked roads and shot at the passing cars in al-Qseir city.

A clash erupted with the group's members leaving them dead or wounded.

Last night, the authorities raided a number of dens for armed terrorist groups in Gharbi al-Assi area in al-Qseir city in the countryside of Homs, inflicting heavy losses upon the terrorists.

Terrorist Group's Members Eliminated in al-Hamidiyeh, Homs

The security authorities chased down and clashed with an armed terrorist group in al-Hamidiyeh neighborhood in old Homs, eliminating a large number of its mercenary members.

Civilians Martyred by Terrorists' Bombardment at al-Yarmouk Palestinian Refugee Camp

An armed terrorist group fired mortars on al-Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus yesterday evening at Zleikha neighborhood leading to the martyrdom of a number of citizens and injuring others.

The popular committee in al-Yarmouk camp said that the armed group's shelling on the camp claimed the lives of martyrs Alaa Ghneim, Mahmoud Anitawi, Bahaa Mahmoud Ayoub, Rafee Ali Al-Refaee, Anas Talouzi, Ibrahim Talouzi, Yahyia Alian, Fathi Alian, Imad Kaddah, Abdullah Saleh, Mahmoud Kana and Mohammad Mushemish.

The popular committee in al-Yarmouk camp added, in a statement, that the terrorist gangs bombarded the camp with mortars from the nearby al-Tadhaman Quarter, and warned against risks of tampering with the security in the camp.

The committee asserted that the compass of the Palestinian People would ever remain pointing to Palestine.

Authorities Kill Terrorists, Destroy Their Cars in Daraa Countryside

In Daraa, the authorities on Thursday night clashed with armed terrorist groups, some of whose members from Arab and foreign nationalities, that attacked citizens and committed acts of looting and blocking roads in Basr al-Harir area in the countryside of Daraa.

A source in the province said that the clashes resulted in the killing and injury of a large number of terrorists , in addition to destroying their cars and seizing their weapons.

Terrorist Abdullah al-Kasouri al-Hariri bin Hassan, chief assistant of terrorist Qaiss al-Qata'meh, who is a leader of an armed group in al-Lajat desert.

In the town of al-Ghariyeh al-Sharqiyeh in Daraa countryside, the authorities destroyed nine cars, some of them equipped with machineguns, killing the terrorists inside them.

Authorities Pursue and Kill Terrorists in Deir Ezzor

Authorities pursued an armed terrorist group which committed kidnapping and killing acts.

SANA reporter said that the authorities kill and wounded the terrorists, adding that among them were Mohammad al-Allo, Husam al-Assaf and Majed al-Hassan.

English Bulletin

Repentant Qabbani: Armed Terrorists Shoot Demonstrators to Accuse Syrian Army

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Aug 03, 2012

DAMASCUS, (SANA)_ Mohamad Salim Qabbani, a former collaborator with Mass Media means of lies and fabrications against Syria, narrated last night to Syrian Satellite TV Channel his personal involvement in fabricating news about the ongoing in Syria.

Qabbani disclosed the presence of scores of specialized so-called news rooms to invent, edit and fabricate news items and stories to be aired by scores of media outlets like B.B.C., al-Jazeera, France 24, al-Arabyia and others.

Qabbani pointed out that he made calls to and contacts with scores of media outlets to tell them different invented stories about the city of Homs when he was in Lebanon in Irsal town.

Qabbani added that armed terrorist used to shoot at the demonstrators in different regions as to accuse the Syrian Army and Security of doing so.

"The demonstrators felt bored if they weren't to provoke security forces; so the demonstrators used to hurl Molotov or stones at the security forces which could not but defend themselves,'' said Qabbani.

He spoke about ways and means of taken photos montage and editing in collaboration with scores of professional photographers hired by different media outlets.

Qabbani disclosed some information about the secret life of some figures who worked on the shedding of Syrian blood at the orders of foreign sides and countries, asserting that they were drug-addicted and hired killers.

Qabbani, who said that he was threatened by the armed terrorist groups to collaborate with them, underscored that he had no alternative out of fear for his family and life from the terrorists but to collaborate with them in filming and fabricating lies and out-of-place and of–time hypothetical stories and events.

"All of the satellite channels which contacted me for live reports about events in and from Homs did know that I wasn't talking to them from Homs but from Lebanon,'' disclosed Qabbani.

Qabbani also told the interviewer about the real identity and behavior of scores of some persons involved in fabricating and inventing events and stories like Khalid Abu Salah, who once appeared on TV grasping a killed child accusing the army of killing it, while this child was killed in an explosion of explosive devices under preparation by the armed groups.

Qabbani added that the much talked about al-Khaldiyeh massacre was caused too by an explosion of the then under-preparation explosive devices by the terrorists in a building in the city of Homs.

Media outlets of lies and fabrications used this explosion as a pretext to accuse the Syrian Army of killing civilians and to steer public opinion against countries which support the truth in Syria.

''I surrendered myself to the Syrian authorities because all what we have done is wrong. I didn't want the Syrian blood to be shed. Weapons bring destruction and killing and I don't want to destroy Syria which should never be destroyed,'' added Qabbani.

Qabbani urged every person who can benefit the authorities with a piece of information to surrender himself and everyone who carries weapons to surrender himself and weapons and would be released as it was the case with him.

Al-Ibrahim

Some Countries support Terrorism in Syria - Syrian Letter to UN

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Aug 02, 2012

DAMASCUS, (SANA) – In a letter sent to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and chairman of the Security Council on the support provided by some states to terrorist attacks on the Syrian territories, Foreign and expatriates Ministry stressed on Thursday that this support contradicts with the UN Security Council resolutions related to combating terrorism and proves double standards that will reflect negatively on some states that offer support to terrorism and the world states at large.

The Ministry said that Syria calls on the Security Council to exert pressure on the states that offer support to terrorism in Syria to stop their support according to the Security Council resolutions, stressing commitment to the plan of UN Envoy to Syria kofi Annan and welcoming the results of Geneva meeting.

The Ministry added that the truth of events in Syria is becoming clearer continuously, pointing out that the pressure exerted on Syria by the US, France, Britain and Turkey show the hidden goals against Syria and its people's achievements.

The Ministry said that in spite of the misinformation campaigns launched against Syria, the obvious truth is that the goal is changing the balances in the region and subjecting its states to western hegemony.

The Ministry mentioned the recent decision taken by the US administration few days ago allowing the US Treasury Department to offer financial support to the so-called 'Free Syrian Army' which is composed of armed terrorist groups that commit crimes against thousands of innocent civilians in Syria.

It added that the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the state of Qatar and Turkey in financing and arming the terrorist groups is obvious to everyone as French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, whose country is chairing the Security Council, said at a press conference on July 29, 2012 that Saudi and Qatar are offering financial and military support to the terrorist groups.

The Ministry pointed out that those who call for holding Security Council meetings are the ones who caused the catastrophe in Aleppo through supporting terrorism and arming the terrorist groups depending essentially on the role of the Turkish Government which opened its airports and borders to terrorists from al-Qaeda, Salafis and Jihadists and offered them all facilitations to send them to Syria.

The Ministry said that Turkey also established headquarters for military operations to manage the terrorist attacks against citizens in Syria in Aleppo and other Syrian cities, adding that these headquarters are operated by the Saudi, Qatari, Israeli and US intelligence agencies.

F.Allafi

Developments in Syria August 1, 2012 - High Death toll for the Armed Gangs

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PROVINCES, (SANA) – Authorities on Wednesday clashed with an armed terrorist group that opened fire on passing cars in Khanaser area in Aleppo Countryside.

An official source at the province told SANA that the terrorists were driving machineguns-mounted SUV cars, adding that the terrorists were all killed or wounded in the clash.

An armed terrorist group of three gunmen attacked law-enforcement personnel in Talkalakh area in Homs Countryside. The three terrorists: Mustafa al-Kurdi, Ahd Najm and Iyad al-Kurdi were killed and their car was destroyed.

Military Forces Cause Losses to Terrorists in North Aleppo

Military forces on Wednesday hunted armed terrorist groups in Handarat area, to the north of Aleppo, and clashed with them. An official source in the province told SANA reporter that tens of the terrorists were killed and injured during the clash, some of them are from Arab nationalities. The army members destroyed a number of SUV cars supplied with DShK machine gun, the source added.

In the town of al-Shahara west of Aleppo, the authorities set an ambush for a terrorist group, leading to the deaths and injuring of a large number of terrorists, including some of Arab and foreign nationalities. A source in the province told SANA that the dead terrorists include Ali Sakerdeli and Abdelsalam Jebrael.

In the same context, the authorities set another ambush for a terrorist group in al-Atareb area in Aleppo countryside, killing and injuring most of the terrorist and destroying a pickup truck equipped with an anti-aircraft machinegun. The source added that the authorities confronted an armed group which attempted to attack law-enforcement forces in the village of Kafer Aleppo.

As for Aleppo city, the source said that the Syrian armed forces pursued fleeing terrorists in Ard al-Hashkal area south of Salah Eddin neighborhood and engaged them, killing and wounding a number of terrorists and arresting others.

The security of the Badiye Development Center in Khansar area, Aleppo countryside, confronted terrorists who attempted to break into the center, killing and wounding its members, in addition damaging three pickup trucks and confiscating five cars the terrorists were using. Seven of the terrorists were arrested.

Authorities Raid Two Terrorist Hideouts in al-Sadat Neighborhood in Damascus
After investigations and observation and in cooperation with locals, the authorities raided a terrorist hideout in al-Sadat neighborhood in al-Amara area in Damascus, killing and injuring a number of terrorists and arresting the rest.

A source at Damascus police said that during the preliminary interrogation of the arrested terrorists, they revealed the location of another terrorist hideout in the same area which was likewise raided by the authorities, killing and injuring some of the terrorists and arresting the others.

Weapons confiscated from the two hideouts include automatic rifles, handguns, a sniper rifle, PKC machineguns, grenades and ammo.

The police source pointed out that the arrested terrorists' IDs showed that they're not locals of al-Sadat neighborhood; rather they came from several areas in Damascus countryside.

Several Terrorists Killed, Others Surrender in Homs
Authorities last night set up an ambush against an armed terrorist group in al-Qseir countryside. An official source told SANA correspondent that the ambush led to killing all members of the armed terrorist group.

The source added that the authorities also stormed a hideout of an armed terrorist group in al-Mouj town in al-Qseir countryside and killed and injured several terrorists.

In al-Ghanto village in Talbiseh district, security forces clashed with an armed terrorist group and inflicted heavy losses on the terrorists, while other terrorists surrendered themselves and their weapons.

Authorities Pursue Terrorist Groups in Deir Ezzor, Inflict Heavy Losses Upon Them
In Deir Ezzor, the authorities continued to pursue terrorists in the neighborhoods of al-Jbaile and Jamiyet al-Rasafa, killing and injuring many of them. A source in the province told SANA that among the dead terrorists were Salah al-Hamada and Salah al-Jassem.

On a relevant note, the authorities pursued feeling terrorists in al-Qusour neighborhood in the city, resulting in the killing and injuring of several terrorists.

In the town of al-Mayadin in Deir Ezzor countryside, the authorities likewise pursued and engaged a terrorist group, killing and wounding its members.

Authorities Confront Terrorist Group in Idleb Countryside
The authorities confronted a terrorist group which had been blocking roads and attacking passersby at the Kafer Najda junction in Idleb countryside, with the clash resulting in the deaths and injuring of the terrorists.

English Bulletin

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(1) http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/syria-photos-2012-9325303